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The anger only grew until Junjie spoke of his dear precious sister falling in love with some commoner. The shock of this information was enough that jirou had a hard time processing it. Hino was in love with some dirty commoner? Some fithy, disgusting common blooded trash had stolen his dear little sisters heart?! he hadnt even heard the rest of what Junjie had to say, but as he felt the danger suddenly grow in the room, his senses sharpened like the wild beast he could be. Was Junjie standing against him? He felt the air change in the room and not In his favor as Junjie stood up and made his way toward the young Noble. Junjie defied him by making it clear he meant that Jirou was not his fathers child. Jirou knew that fact well. It plagued his mind every day he saw the man who impregnated his mother. [break][break] Ruination? Was Junjie right? Was Ozma really the second born and he was jsut not good enough?…no…No hes wrong! Thought the young noble. Jirou didn’t show anything except growing anger, but yet something kept him from punishing Junjie as he leaned in close enough for their noses to smell each other. For the first time in his life, Jirou felt a twing of fear as Junjie promised to take his life in his two worlds were harmed. The anger grew causing a vein to grow on his forehead, but still his body refused to respond with violence. The fear he was feeling coupled with the exaughtion of using so much mana to torture Hotaru was showing. Junjies remarks of being unhappy however hit a sour cord within Jirous heart. Because he WASN’T happy. He truly wasn’t happy with the life he had. All the meetings, the rules, the bullshit he had to suffer through! But how would some commoner trash understand? Even if Junjies family was lesser nobility they would never understand the burden his family had! [break][break] When Jirou turned to strike Junjie with a spell, he was caught off guard by the sudden and devistatingly powerful punch that sent him flying into the table of tools. The wooden legs broke and the table threw its contents all over the room as Jirou laid stunned before the air was forced out of his lungs by Junjie stepping on his chest, the punch was already bruising as he looked at him stunned he was to exaughsted from mana drain to properly fight back, and without being able to breath he couldn’t get any magic words out. For the first time in his life, Jirou was truly at the mercy of someone below him. In that moment, something broke deep inside Jirou. A cord that would not fully snap for a little while longer but once it did it would lead him to becoming a monsterous man. But for the moment, he had a moment of clarity of just how weak he was. For the first time in his life, Hino held more power then he did and didn’t even know it, all it would take is Junjies words or actions on Jirous part and he would lose everything. [break][break] Jirou say there in silence, staring daggers into Junjies eyes until the other finally removed his foot and left with one final threat. Jirou lay on the ground, the tools all around him as he finally breathed fully again. The words of Hotaru were the final straw that broke Jirous composure. He let out an angry yell as he thrashed on the ground like a child. Before finally grabbing the nearest healing knife and slashed his own wrist so hard and deep that the spell didn’t have time to stop the blood flow, causing a small puddle to be formed under his wrist. But the pain brought him back to Clarity as he panted and stood up.he panted as he looked at Hotaru, a deranged look showing jsut how insane Jirou really was. The mask that he had used had broken completely, and before her was a monster who wore a humans skin. [break][break] “This is enough universe…THIS IS ENOUGH!” without even realizing it, Jirous grimoire, which sat nearby opened and flipped threw several pages. His anger was flaring and attempting to use a spell he didn’t even know he had access to. But the mana drain was harsh and left him with nothing to show except a twisted and deformed section of ground under him transformed by the monsterous mana he was letting out he as he fought to keep standing. He turned and with a frustrated body he kicked the tables and chairs in the room and even shattered his own throne chair as he let his rage consume him. But he didn’t once strike Hotaru, he purposely went out of his way not to hurt her, even if he didn’t understand it conciously. After the rage quieted down, Jirou would break the chain holder, causing the chains to fall slack and he would look at her with a hatred and lust ful and love filled gaze. A gaze that spoke that this child had never known love, only the feeling of being given everything he wanted, being told how great he was instead of truly earning it. The child had been broken long before her attempt to call him out had caused damage. [break][break] “Defy me…And you wont survive.”
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Hotaru could only watch helplessly as Jirou had been told his sister had fallen in love with a person below her station, she could understand why he would blow his top at this. It was unheard of within the nobility or royals of the east to fall in love with a commoner, that was because the 'problem' often disappeared one way or another. She had a funny feeling this wouldn't be such an easy case within Clover. He watched as he was humiliated by a servant who seemingly had enough of him and his brattish ways so gave him a reality check. All this had done was angered the deranged noble and seemingly her words hadn't helped the situation as he started destroying the room around her. Each crash or thing thrown made her flinch as she watched him scared that he was going to turn that anger towards her.
Even if she wanted to cast a spell right now she couldn't, she didn't know where her grimoire was and without it, she would never be able to cast a spell. She really was at his mercy, luckily for her, it seemed like he was avoiding hurting her. He was blaming the gods for everything that was happening even though it had nothing to do with them, he was reaping what he sewed. His mask had well and truly fell and what was left was nothing more than the monstrous demon behind it. She couldn't lie she was scared of him currently and didn't want to do anything to incur his already built up wrath. He gave her one single threat if she dared to defy him she would perish and at that moment she didn't want to put it to the test. She was petrified of what was happening.
Soon enough a woman with short brown hair came in holding a tray she mover over to Jirou moving to her knees and held the tray holding the jade cut up to him. "Dear brother, the medicine you requested for your bride to be." she said her voice was humble, she had seen his anger moreover when he was punishing her actual brother and feared that not only would she be punished for tempting him but so would Junjie "Father said to be careful as he will not brew it again if you spill it again. I also brought new clothing for you and your bride brother, I made sure they matched as I hoped to make you happy that you and your bride were so close." she hated she had to do this but what option did she have, she needed to make peace with him for her brother's sake.
"I have missed you at evening meals as has father, you are his favoured child after all." this was a true fact, though he was merely adopted thanks to what had happened in the past her father believed Junjie a worthless and pathetic son though he had done nothing to deserve it. "Perhaps you will join us for supper this evening brother while your bride rests and fasts thinking all she has done wrong to you." she suggested wondering if that would make him happy, he had been on the end of one of her fathers fasting and knew until he believed the person had made amends they would be forced to fast. "She should find herself, grateful brother, you are a prince, she would be lucky to be a maid within the imperial palace let alone find herself catching your eye." she tried to feed a bit into his ego hoping it would help the situation.
"I have to say I'm jealous of her." she forced herself to blush and giggle much like would be expected by a woman with a crush, she would remain unmoving until he took the cup, even then she wouldn't dare stand she put the tray down and moved into a half kowtow where she was bowing low to him her head wasn't on the ground and it wouldn't do so unless he forced her to. "Please Jirou, I don't want that medicine. I couldn't think, I couldn't speak, my body was heavy..." there was more, she found herself believing his words, she didn't want to be a doll, the pain was also unbearable but again she was at his mercy and so was the woman that had just entered but from what she could tell she was crushing on him, For now, both women at Jirou's mercy.
He stood in the shadows, annoyed and his pride hurt. The young noble was processing as best he could. But he was unsure he would be able to get these feelings under control. Jirou was wondering if he was losing control of things and that alone scared him. But he didn’t stop what he was doing. He couldn’t afford to. He turned to continue his torture of Hotaru only to be stopped by the opening of the servant entrance door. He turned to look and had a soft smile on his face as Luli bowed properly and spoke like she had been trained too. It set him at ease almost entirely and instantly. The young noble approched and took the jade cup from her and set it down before helping her to stand. She was well behaved and it was thanks to his guiding hand. He turned and made a point to let Hotaru see her. [break][break] “Oh Sweet Luli, You would see her as my bride already? That is so nice to know. But I will not let my wife fast. If…she is to be my wife that is. I would never dare to let my Future Wife go without, and the idea of leaving her in this dungeon would be unthinkable don’t you agree? But sadly I cannot afford to miss this dinner. So I will go get changed and I will prepare and wash for dinner with my beloved family, even if Junjie and I may be angry at each other.” he chuckled softly and played with her hair softly. “Would you kindly sit and instruct my guest on what would be required to not take that medicine she so dislikes? You are after all my most loyal servant besides.” he squeezed her shoulder making it very clear what he meant. “If she doesnt wish to do that… make her drink the night away would you?” he would gingerly kiss her forehead and picked up the clothing she had brought taking it with him to the side room. The bath was there to be used but he had no need for it. He cleaned with the water and magical cleaning rag, before freshening up with perfumes and other sweet smells. He would then dress and leave out the room too see the two having had enough time to talk, he would walk past the two not looking. [break][break] “If she has grown to accept her position… clean her up and let her go with fresh clothing. Remind her that if she speaks of word of this to anyone… Enlai and Lanying will die very painfully. If she values their lives, she will return here in the next few days and we shall have a proper date.” he smiled saying that and left the room climbing back up the stairs to the palace above and toward the dinner.
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Hotaru was in pain and tired from everything that happened to her over the last several hours. Her body had been healed every time it was slashed but the effects lingered. She wanted to pull back as Jirou moved towards her, she believed that her torment was going to start anew but before it could another female entered. The woman's presence seemed to distract Jirou and he seemed to have turned back to such a happy demeanour. The solar mage didn't know a lot about the Yuiee family but there was no way that they would allow their daughter to have short hair because it would be harder to use things like hairpins, such things were used to heighten the beauty of the one wearing them. She was confused but she seemed to be a loyal servant to him but she remembered that only two of his servants had their tongues intact.
She watched as the jade cup was picked up but was placed on one of the few places that hadn't been destroyed before helping the woman up. It was then he said her name 'Luli', she remembered within her haze that the man before had said that name, was this his sister? From her point of view, she was more willing to be obedient than her brother but given how he tended to treat women he didn't blame her. It was then she was brought toward her, she turned her head away in defiance, she wasn't an animal at a zoo. "You seem to be enchanted by her so how can I not view her in such a way." Luli said to him her voice respectful "But she isn't dressed very well for someone like yourself, she seems more like an eta due to the lesser cloth, then again given she shows so much skin she also seems like a harlot."
Her voice was respectful, she wasn't trying to insult the chained woman but more to get her dressed and covered fully so she wouldn't feel so uncomfortable. "Yes brother, how foolish of me. You are far wiser than myself." she hated stroking his ego as she was but at the same time she needed to, she hoped to make sure Junjie wouldn't be punished for whatever caused the destruction of the room she was currently in. "Father will be so happy to spend time with you." she said with an excited tone, she wanted to know when she became such a good actress but his mood was fickle so she knew that she would always be treading on thin ice, it was never a favourable place to be in her opinion, luckily she knew she had her lady's protection.
"My brothers are angry with each other? This will make father displeased, you both will need to make peace before dinner or you will both be punished. You know father wishes nothing but harmony, tranquillity and peace within our family." this was in no way a lie, it was something Fengge had been strict with on all three of them. She pouted a little as her hair was played with "Brother, you know I'm expected to look my best at all times." she was glad it wasn't to the extreme as Hinota's was but given she was the handmaiden to her lady she was still expected to remain presentable at all times. She listened as he said he would change and he would leave her to instruct his guest what to do if she didn't want to drink anymore of her 'medicine.' "Yes brother, it would be my honour." she said with a smile.
She waited for him to leave before signing asking if she understood and if she did just to nod, Hotaru nodded. This would make things easier "Your medicine is there to help you learn when you can understand my brother's wants and your place by his side it won't be given as so frequently" she said all the while signing that she should agree with everything she is saying if she wants to get out of here quickly without any more discomfort. "My medicine is for my benefit?" "Yes, things here are done very traditionally." she explained she was signing that her brother and herself were actually servants to the princess of the family but they had to play to his delusion or they too would be affected by his fickle changing mood. She moved her eyes to the room Jirou was washing in.
She knew if the man saw her signing then she would be the target of his anger and it was something she didn't want. She also knew due to Ozma being mute he'd understand everything if he saw it, for now, it seemed to be safe. "Then why doesn't he just have someone teach me the traditional way?" Hotaru would ask "Perhaps if you showed him you would be willing to learn that way he would grant your request." she suggested, "Your tutor though would likely be given your medicine to help you learn if you showed an unwillingness to do so." she informed the woman but signed that she could make sure it was a placebo or that depending who it was that she could prevent it from being used completely. "Okay, I'd like to do it that way if he allows it." she knew she could at least save someone at the same time.
Luli rested her hands in her lap as she felt Jirou coming closer to the door "She wishes to say something brother." Luli said looking at Jirou, Hotaru took a small breath "I want to learn properly, with a clear mind and without being hurt." she said her voice careful as she spoke to him "I don't want to be hurt. I don't want to be drugged. I don't want to be forced. I don't want to be blackmailed. I don't deserve any of that." she said looking down at her chains "No one deserves the treatment I went through today, please let me go." she said calmly, she wasn't hostile or aggressive she just wanted to see her own brother and be told everything was right in the world.
"I won't say anything to anyone, your family doesn't deserve the fallout and it's now how things work." In honesty, she wouldn't say anything because she didn't want innocent parties to be harmed due to him and she didn't want her brother arrested for murder. Luli would wait for Jirou to decide if this was enough for her to go without the medicine. If it was Luli would undo the bindings and help her to go get changed, it wasn't exactly like how she had come to the estate but she was dressed in a furisode. It likely wouldn't have been the thing Jirou would want her to be wearing but it was still fully traditional for young women of Hotaru's culture. She used a gem that would create an illusion of her likeness so Jirou would be able to see, she knew that Hotaru may not like it but at least it would give her some time.
Jirou exited the washroom with a new energy to himself. He had taken the time while cleaning himself to replace the shattered mask he had been wearing emotionally with a fresh and new cover. Each movement was refined once more, showing that the monster had been caged back inside once more and its lock was very secure. The young master smiled as he watched Hotaru say exactly what he wanted to hear. Each word was like sweet honey to his sadistic ears. He walked toward her and as Luli respectfully moved away he would kneel and useing one hand hed lift Hotarus Chin to force her to look up at him as he smiled down to her. He looked down at her and simply nodded while saying her petname: Xiǎo Xīngxīng, his little star. He would then let go of her china and stand, telling Luli that he would allow her the pleasure and ability to be allowed to leave. Each movement was deliberate, and meant to invoke a feeling of fear and powerlessness in Hotaru and Luli. [break][break] The young Noble would then begin the climb up the stairs to the Palace he called home, and would watch as his servants were readying the place for his time after evening supper. But he had more important things to do. He paced around his palace as he knew Luli would have her dressed and ready to leave through the underground tunnels the servants used. He didn’t worry about her telling anyone, he had plenty of Hostages at his disposal even if he couldn’t hurt Junjie and Luli. But he was now worried about two major issues; the first being how he would handle all this with Fuqin. Jirou tisked and sucked on his teeth for a second in annoyance as he placed his index and thumb on his chin. He had roaylly messed up by not confiding in Fuqin about what he had been planning to do, and it annoyed him that now he would need to allow himself to be punished. He would have too…beg to be punished. [break][break] The other issue was more pressing, and somethign that made Jirous noble blood both run cold as ice and boil like hot magma fresh from the ground. Hino was in love with some Commoner filth? That didn’t sit well with him. How could she do that to the family? No… Jirou refused to believe that his dear and precious sister would waste everything she was born with for some common filth. The idea alone was repulsive and made Jirous skin crawl with a mixture of anger, annoyance, and disgust at the idea. He would not allow it if it was the truth, he would have this man hunted down and killed in the street like the damn dog he was. He would make sure the common trash that tried to steal away his fmailies pure flower would die a painful and humiliating death. [break][break] A voice touched his mind, his own but twisted by evil and sadistic tendencies, it spoke to him that Hino deserved punishment as well. It whispered in his ear witha sick twisted grin that she was equally at fault, for failing to follow traditions and rejecting whoever the foolish lover was. And for a moment he did give the idea weight. Should he tell Father and Mother? Let their weak handed approch be nothing but ineffectual? Did he tell ozma, and end up in a major arguement regardign what needed to be done?… or did he…. he pushed away the thought of hurting his baby sister. He would not do it, he was cruel and dark, but even he had a soft spot where the light could still come through. [break][break] “Damn it all Hino…Why cant you just follow tradition? A commoner… a dirty disgustign commoner has been allowed to steal your heart?”
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